buhong
buhóng with stress marks
wicked person
Usage Note
Buhong is a strong term for a morally corrupt or villainous person, carrying connotations of treachery and evil intent. It appears frequently in folk tales, proverbs, and traditional literature as the archetype of the bad character opposing the protagonist.
Examples
" Talagang buhong ang lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The man is truly wicked.
Literal Translation
Truly wicked the man.
" Huwag kang makihalubilo sa mga buhong na tao. "
Natural Translation
Don't associate with wicked people.
Literal Translation
Don't you mix-with the wicked people.
" Sa kuwento, ang buhong na panginoon ang nang-api sa mga mahihirap hanggang sa siya ay parusahan ng tadhana. "
Natural Translation
In the story, the wicked lord oppressed the poor until fate finally punished him.
Literal Translation
In-the story, the wicked lord the oppressed the poor until he was punished of-the fate.
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